Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180. Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: draped throne (pulvinar) bearing two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—with inscription SAECVLI FELICIT. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver denarius; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.55 g; axis 195°.

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LZT26A61_355

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse throne pulvinar bearing two children twins Commodus Antoninus inscription SAECVLI FELICIT Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.55 g axis 195° circular metallic object raised portrait profile occupying center showing head short hair pulled back neck shoulder drapery surface textured wear small dents raised decorative elements forming border edge colors visible silvery gray darker gray shadows slight highlights.